Criticism of Israel could become illegal in France?

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I can’t link it, but from an article on Al Jazeera:

  • 2h ago

(12:00 GMT)

## French politicians, activists slam bill to outlaw criticism of Israel

The proposal of a member of the French National Assembly, Caroline Yadan, to criminalise all criticism of Israel has drawn a strong backlash from activists, intellectuals and politicians in France.

They say the bill, which would ban expressions like “from the river to the sea”, constitutes a suppression of free speech.

“Caroline Yadan seeks to suppress the freedom of thought, criticism, and writing, to prevent condemnation of the genocide committed by Israel in Gaza,” poet Jean-Philippe Cazier wrote on his X account. “She wants us all to become partners in this genocide.”*

This was in the live updates about the war on Gaza.

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That’s a clickbait post title !

Remember the consueil constitutional kicks out everything that flies in the face of the values of the republic

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But, as far as I can tell, true to the issue described.

I don’t really know how law making works in France, and can’t tell if this is grandstanding or a genuine attempt to suppress criticism of Israel.

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I would have called it << les nouvelles formes de génocide >> , personally

Is Yadan not a Jewish name ? or have I just put my foot in it by guessing that it is

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It certainly is, @John_Scully and I were already packed up and heading for the barricades. :rofl:

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Exactly Jane.

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Yes Jewish.